Strawberries and cream smoothie
(from anaissnaps’s recipe box)
Protein: 17 g
Carbs: 18.8 g
Fat: 3.4 g
Saturated: 0.4 g
Kilojoules: 771
Calories: 184
Calcium: 484
Fibre: 6 g
Categories: breakfast, fruit, untried
Ingredients
- 250 g strawberries, washed
- 200 g natural low fat yoghurt (see note)
- 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed (linseed)
- pinch cinnamon
- 1/2 cup ice
Directions
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Combine all the ingredients in a good high speed blender like a vitamix and blend until lovely thick and creamy.
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Serve immediately and enjoy.
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SMOOTHIE BOOSTERS:
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TAHINI – High in minerals copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and phytosterols that help lower cholesterol support bone health. Add 1 teaspoon to any power smoothie.
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FLAXSEED – High in omega 3 essential fatty acids that are necessary for good health and must be obtained from our diet. EFAs support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, and nervous system. Flaxseed is also high in fiber that can help reduce cholesterol and keep you regular.
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CHIA SEED – Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and fiber as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, niacin, and zinc. Mix one part chia seeds with nine parts water, and leave it for about fifteen minutes, you`ll get a mixture with a gel like consistency that slows down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the system, so you stay satisfied for longer, without peaks in blood sugar. Add ¼ cup Chia gel to any juice or smoothie.
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PROTEIN POWDER: These are a great source of amino acids needed to repair, rebuild and support a healthy body. Basically whenever the body is growing, repairing or replacing tissue, protein is involved. A great addition to all power smoothies to increase their amino acid nutrient profile.
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CINNAMON – As little as ¼ – ½ teaspoon of cinnamon added to smoothies can help stabilize blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.
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PROBIOTICS – live microorganisms (good bacteria) that help protect our immune and digestive system allowing the nutrients in our healthy food to be absorbed better into our blood stream. The word probiotic means pro-life; so where possible choose foods that are life giving to your health. Fermented foods such as natural yoghurt and keifir are high in probiotics as are the concentrated powders you can get in any health food store.